Things to Do in Jacksonville, Surf City, Topsail

This once-popular pirate hideaway is now a haven for beachgoers searching for a vacation filled with rest and relaxation. Where pirates once laid in wait for merchant ships – with only their top sails visible – today you’ll find a tranquil region loved by anglers, boaters and sea turtles alike.

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3 Quiet, Low-Key Beaches
Fishing
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue
Boating & Water Sports
Lejeune Memorial Gardens

Weather

Winter 58°

Spring 74°

Summer 89°

Fall 76°

Sea turtle release in Topsail
Biking in Jacksonville
Vacation rentals on Topsail Beach
Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro
North Topsail Beach at sunrise
Jolly Roger Pier at Topsail Beach
Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville
Surf City Pier

Getting Around

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Burgaw
Jacksonville
Surf City
Swansboro
Topsail Beach

Getting There

Interstate 40

U.S. Route 17

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)

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10 Dreamy Overnight Experiences in North Carolina

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The few, the proud, the Marines 🇺🇸 When in Jacksonville, don’t miss the moving Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens. This vase is home to the Marines so the memorials honor their role in conflicts including the Beirut Bombing and the Vietnam War. This one recognizes the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines, which was founded in 1942. #thisismysouth

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A Family-Friendly Wildlife Tour of the North Carolina Coast

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Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille

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Olde Point Golf & Country Club

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10 Dreamy Overnight Experiences in North Carolina

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Take a Nicholas Sparks Tour of the North Carolina Coast

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Directory

Attractions & Activities in this region

Directory

Places to Stay in this region

Beachcombing: Tips & Tricks for Seashell Hunting

List

North Carolina Beaches with Lifeguard Stands

List

Directory

Places to Eat & Drink in this region

Directory

Events in this region

A Family-Friendly Wildlife Tour of the North Carolina Coast

Trip Idea

Winter Fun at Coastal State Parks

List

Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille

Surf City

Autumn with Topsail 2024

Topsail Beach

Firsts That Last

Video

Can't-Miss Restaurants on the International Food Trail in Jacksonville

List

Olde Point Golf & Country Club

Hampstead

Feast at Fall Oyster and Seafood Festivals

Article

Surf City Live NC

Surf City

Fishing & Dining on Ocean Piers

List

6 Reasons to Plan a Fall Trip to the Coast

Article

3-Day Coastal Winery & Vineyard Getaway

Trip Idea

Cracked It! Escape Games

Jacksonville